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Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

08 Sep 1959

Page 8

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Biddeford Saco Journal

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Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

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Sep 08, 1959

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8

Cooley Attacks Benson Over Agriculture Policy

North Carolina congressman Harold D. Cooley, chairman of the House Agriculture committee, launches a sharp rebuke of Secretary Ezra Taft Benson. He accuses Benson of lacking leadership and concrete programs, arguing he has blocked progress and offered no new ideas or repeal of laws, despite praise from some Democrats.

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Journal Washington Harold D. Cooley House Agriculture Committee Ezra Taft Harold Cooley Benson Consumers Saist Penson
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Farm program criticism and farm income decline noted

The speech attacks the Eisenhower Benson farm program claims and questions any effective policy. It cites Benson's six year record with no defined workable plan, farm income dropping about 20 billion since 1952, and rising surplus investments from 2.4 to 9 billion, warning of a further farm debacle amid veto barriers.

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House Benson Cooley Congress Mr. Benson Dreamworld
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